Every Monday we celebrate the runners who have joined Team Special Children’s Charities for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
This incredible team is using their miles to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chicago. We are so grateful for their dedication and generosity!
For this week’s Marathon Monday we are featuring a whole bunch of runners who are back for their second (or even third) Chicago Marathon with Team Special Children’s Charities! So far we have 17 returning runners for this year, and five of those are back for their third race with us.
We are thrilled to have runners come back to join our team because we strive to help our runners run their best race, offering discounted training through Chicago Endurance Sports, special team gear, and an incredible race-day headquarters and cheering section at mile 25.5!
Before the race, our headquarters offers team members complimentary gear check, breakfast, coffee, and space to warm up. During the race, family and friends can gather at our cheering section to cheer runners at our cheering section as they head toward the finish line. And after the race, our headquarters is a great place to meet up, recharge, and enjoy our post-race party (including professional massages).
Thank you so much to all of these runners for being a part of our team! Support their efforts by making a donation today!
Read more stories from our Team SCC runners!
Marathon Monday: Joe and McKinley
“I think yesterday taught me a life lesson about what really matters: coming together to reach a common goal.”
Marathon Monday: Marian Boyd
“His optimism and general zest for life inspires me every day to wake up be grateful for the life I lead and the abilities I have.”
Marathon Monday: Andrew Lewinski
“Thank you to Special Children’s Charities for all that you do for the community, and thank you again for giving me this amazing opportunity to be part of the Chicago Marathon.”
Marathon Monday: Nathan McDonald
“I look to continue my journey of the world major marathons abroad in years to come while fundraising for charities that I’m passionate about.”
Marathon Monday: Hilari Williams
“I’m often in awe of what my body has accomplished so far, and I hope along the way, my son is learning that we can do hard things, we can overcome obstacles, and we can do it with love and a smile.”
Marathon Monday: Amanda Younggreen
“26.2 miles in memory of Clayton—bringing joy and confidence to anyone at any ability level.”
